For those of who may not know, I am a HUGE NFL fan. My pre-season Super Bowl prediction is that the Baltimore Ravens will defeat the Green Bay Packers and become this year’s NFL champs. Part of the reason I feel this way is because of the inspirational leadership of Ray Lewis. The video above is his post-game speech after the team’s loss in last year’s […]
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18 Leadership Quotes From Some Of The Greatest Athletes In The World
Brian Dodd on August 30, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Today my wife had enough. She felt there were way too many Sports Illustrateds lying around the house. So before she threw them all away, I wanted to capture the leadership quotes from various issues from and about the greatest athletes in the world. August 27, 2012 – California Angels outfielder Mike Trout “Mike makes it look easy. […]
6 Lessons Andrew Luck Teaches Young Leaders About Earning Respect
Brian Dodd on August 25, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
A mistake I often see young leaders make is confusing position and influence. Just because you have a title or position, it does not mean you will have influence and respect from those on your team. Compliance is given. Respect must be earned. So this begs the question – How does a young leader, especially […]
17 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy-Favorite USC QB Matt Barkley
Brian Dodd on August 18, 2012 in Character, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The USC Trojans are a popular pre-season pick to be college football’s best team in 2012. Leading the Trojans this year will be their pre-season Heisman-favorite quarterback Matt Barkley. In the August 20th edition of Sports Illustrated, writer Lee Jenkins takes an in-depth look at this incredible athlete and leader. The following are the leadership principles and […]
10 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Lolo Jones On Handling Failure And Disappointment
Brian Dodd on August 9, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Excellence, Sports Leadership
Have you ever given everything, I mean everything, you have to a relationship, project, church, career, or your family only to see it come crashing down around you? Do you remember the pain and disappointment? The deep sense of loss and waste? Were you left wondering what you would do next or if you had any self-worth at all? […]
4 Indicators That Your Church Is Making Progress
Brian Dodd on August 7, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
“Progress is everywhere.” – Sports Illustrated’s Peter King after visiting the San Francisco 49ers training camp Is your church making progress? Other than attendance and giving numbers, are there other indicators that progress is being made? More importantly, would the people sitting in your congregation each week feel that your church is making progress? How would they […]
35 Inspirational Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes By Curtis Martin
Brian Dodd on August 5, 2012 in Character
Earlier this evening, former New York Jets and New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin, the NFL’s fourth all-time leading rusher, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before we get to the quotes from his induction speech, the following were some comments he made earlier this week on ESPN’s Mike and Mike radio show: “I never really watched […]